Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2022

Xbox has announced that new games will join the Xbox Game Pass service throughout May. Coming soon, the following games will shuffle in the Xbox Game Pass program, with NBA 2K22 already available for both cloud and console.

EA Play will also impact the games in May 2022, considering their partnership with Xbox Game Pass. Based on that, NHL 22 will also become available on May 12. From dungeon crawlers to action RPGs and Sports, the following titles arrive on Xbox Game Pass.

Games coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2022

NBA 2K22 (Cloud and Console) – Available Now
NBA 2K22 puts the entire basketball universe in your hands. Play now in real NBA and WNBA environments against authentic teams and players. Build your own dream team in MyTeam with today’s stars and yesterday’s legends. Live out your own pro journey in MyCareer and experience your personal rise to the NBA. Flex your management skills in MyGM and MyLeague. Anyone, anywhere can hoop in NBA 2K22.

Loot River (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox
Available on day one with Game Pass: Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in a dungeon crawling action roguelike that combines tense, real-time combat with spatial block-shifting – slide blocks of ancient ruins, fight bestial abominations, loot, explore, level-up, strategize, cast powerful spells, die and wake up anew.

Trek to Yomi (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – May 5
Available on day one with Game Pass: Trek to Yomi is a cinematic action adventure game that follows an enthralling story of Hiroki during his fall against the forces of evil. Experience his heroic return to make good on his failed promise to save the people he sore to protect.

Citizen Sleeper (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – May 5
Available on day one with Game Pass: Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of tabletop RPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.

Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 10
On Jabberwock Island, you and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned! Trapped in a dangerous situation, you must survive through the class trials. Your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries. Plus, Ultimate members can play with native touch controls with cloud gaming on day one, no controller needed!

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 10
Available on day one with Game Pass: Strengthen your bonds with the launch of Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising on Xbox Game Pass. Experience the prewar tales of various characters who will eventually become your companions in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, the top funded Kickstarter game of 2020 and coming to Game Pass on day one in 2023.

This War of Mine: Final Cut (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – May 10
In This War of Mine: Final Cut, remastered for Xbox Series X|S, you play a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggling with lack of necessities and constant danger from snipers and hostiles. It’s an experience of war seen from an entirely new angle.

NHL 22 (Console) EA Play – May 12
Experience breakthrough hockey with Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play! NHL 22 is coming soon to The Play List, so all members can hit the ice. Members also get NHL 22 rewards, including World of Chel gear sets, and more.

DLC – Game Updates

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Dynasties of India DLC – Available now
Game Pass members save up to 10%! Welcome to Dynasties of India, the third new official expansion to Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. Challenge friends with three additional civilizations as well as new units and technologies. Battle your way across India with three new campaigns and crush your opponents — either figuratively, with economic strength and vast armies, or literally, with a stampede of elephants!

Halo Infinite Lone Wolves: Season 2 – Available today
Lone Wolves, gear up for Season 2 of Halo Infinite! Experience fresh content including new maps, modes, themed limited-time events, and an all-new Battle Pass featuring over 100 tiers of rewards that never expire.

Stellaris 3.0 Update & Nemesis Expansion – Available today
The Stellaris 3.0 ‘Dick’ Update, named after the renowned Sci-Fi author Philip K. Dick, adds a new Intel system, reworks how First Contact occurs, and includes several new economic changes. Plus, Game Pass members can save up to 10% on the Nemesis Expansion, giving players the choice between chaos or control in a galaxy spiraling into crisis.

Ultimate Perks

For Honor: Warmonger Hero – Available today
Unlock the elegant and deadly Warmonger hero! Prey on the weak and impale your opponents on the battlefield.

Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2: No-Brainerz Upgrade – Available now
Prepare to confront pesky plants with the No-Brainerz Upgrade! This upgrade includes four characters, four abilities, four customization sets, four emotes, 200 stars and more to help you along your quest to victory.

Halo Infinite: Pass Tense Gungoose Bundle – Available May 4
Kick off Halo Infinite Season 2: Lone Wolves with the exclusive “Pass Tense” Gungoose Vehicle Coating, four 2XP Boosts and four Challenge Swaps!